Medical experts welcome availability of Moderna for Australian children Federal People aged 6-11 years will be eligible for the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, known as SPIKEVAX, following provisional approval by the TGA.
Australia’s borders to open to international travellers in matter of weeks Tuesday February 8, 2022 By Melissa Coade Economy & Industry The national security committee has made the decision to open Australia’s international borders on February 21.
What is known about ‘steathlier’ Omicron sub variant Monday January 31, 2022 By Melissa Coade Community & Social The BA.2 Omicron variant's genetic traits make it harder to detect than the original variant; it's across 40 countries, including Australia.
‘Systems under strain’: Advocates make national cabinet appeal to ease Omicron pressures Friday January 28, 2022 By Melissa Coade Federal The Australian Council of Social Service highlights nine COVID-management policy areas for the national cabinet to urgently consider.
Calls for long-term funding in light of $24 million telehealth announcement Tuesday January 18, 2022 By Melissa Coade Federal News of the government’s boost to telehealth services is ‘cautiously welcomed’ by the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners.
Opinion: Djokovic and being a useful foil for extreme movements Monday January 10, 2022 By Tom Ravlic Federal Tennis star Novak Djokovic managed to score a few new friends last week when Australian Border Force detained him and cancelled his visa because he…
Pfizer says Omicron may require three vaccine doses Friday December 10, 2021 By Melissa Coade Federal A third dose of an Omicron vaccine is likely to give sufficient protection from a disease of any severity caused by the new variant, say…
Questions remain about Omicron variant R value and risk of ‘breakthrough’ infection Tuesday November 30, 2021 By Melissa Coade Federal COVID-19’s Lambada and Mu variants failed to take off globally and researchers are hoping the new Omicron mutation will do the same.
Premium Insights and analysis Did nudge theory boost Australia’s herd immunity? Thursday November 11, 2021 By Melissa Coade Editors' Picks Behavioural fatigue within the community means policymakers should be wary of relying too heavily on COVID vaccine nudge interventions. …
Kelly says COVID here to stay, encourages optimism Wednesday November 10, 2021 By Melissa Coade Federal CHO Paul Kelly said there is cause to feel positive and more relaxed about how the conditions of the pandemic are changing.
Government efforts to lift NDIS vaccination coverage improving Thursday October 14, 2021 By Melissa Coade Federal One of the new government initiatives to boost NDIS vaccine uptake was a dedicated hotline (1800 643 787) to seek assistance and advice.
COVID mutation fears as vaccine rates lag in poorer nations Monday October 11, 2021 By Melissa Coade Community & Social A new survey of epidemiologists from developing countries has found it would take less than a year for the coronavirus to mutate again.
Balancing the virus and visitation rights in aged care Tuesday September 28, 2021 By Melissa Coade Community & Social Aged care advocates have called for federal leadership on when COVID rules can ease for nursing homes in line with relaxing other public health restrictions.
Advocates call for Australia to step up COVID aid for poorer nations Sunday September 26, 2021 By Melissa Coade Community & Social Reverend Tim Costello has welcomed a pledge from the federal government to give 40 million additional COVID-19 vaccines to developing nations.
Tehan appeals for equitable global distribution of COVID vaccines Thursday September 23, 2021 By Melissa Coade Energy & Environment Dan Tehan has urged nations to overcome their ‘self interest’ and focus on the fair distribution of COVID-19 vaccines to all countries around the world.
